Tell It Like It Is

(This is based on The Goal Wizard Show Episode 027 braodcast on June 5, 2012. It has been adapted for publication HERE)


Tell it Like It Is


Dictionary definition from Merriam-Webster's Collegiate Dictionary 11th Edition:


Tell: "To relate in detail; to give utterance to; to express in words; to give information to"


Tell it Like It Is to yourself


Don't kid yourself and just tell yourself what you want to hear and don't believe everything you think. Your mind will do a number on your if you're not careful. Always use the Reality Principle: "What's the Reality here?" Be gentle to yourself, though. Talk to yourself as you would to others. Be your own best friend. Above all, be honest.


Tell it Like it Is to others


Be honest, but not blunt, unless it's called for. An example from my workplace: A group of us were talking to a couple of smokers about quitting. I said I do not want to see them carting an oxygen tank ten years from now if they continue smoking. They were taken aback, but I planted the seed. Whether or not they accept what I say or not is up to them. Here's a great concept from Brendon Buchard's latest book The  Charge: You can console someone and make them feel better or coach them so they can be better. And know above all what it is. Base it on reality, not your personal opinion.


Listen to The Goal Wizard Show every Tuesday & Saturday @ 5:00 p.m. Pacific, 8:00 p.m. Eastern


Always take the Red Pill
Tim